Human Capital

With its central location and exceptional e-connectivity, Dundee is ideally situated to support investors and entrepreneurs.

Businesses are easily connected to Aberdeen, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Inverness and beyond: more than 90% of Scotland’s population is within a 90 minute radius, and the city has excellent rail and air connections.

Another key gateway, just a short walk from the city centre, is the Port of Dundee, where unrestricted river anchorage is available for deep-water vessels of up to 240m.

Dundee has Scotland's highest student population ratio, at 1:5, which is also one of the highest ratios in the UK. The city has two universities - the University of Dundee, which incorporates the Duncan of Jordanstone College of Art & Design, and Abertay University, a recognised centre of digital and computer games innovation.

The University of St Andrews, just 14 miles from Dundee, has been named the top university in the UK and Scotland, according to The Times and The Sunday Times Good University Guide 2022.

Dundee has Scotland's highest student population ratio, at 1:5, which is also one of the highest ratios in the UK. The city has two universities - the University of Dundee, which incorporates the Duncan of Jordanstone College of Art & Design, and Abertay University, a recognised centre of digital and computer games innovation.

Dundee & Angus College, with two city campuses, offers award-winning Further Education, Higher Education and Vocational courses. The city also has the Al-Maktoum College of Islamic and Arabic Studies. The University of St Andrews is just 14 miles from Dundee.

Dundee has made it to the top spot, beating 9 other Scottish locations listed in the Sunday Times 2019 Best Place to Live Guide.

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